Northwestern Europe facts for kids
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Northwestern Europe is a part of Europe that includes countries like the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France. It's often seen as a mix of Northern and Western Europe. People use this term in geography, history, and even when talking about military events.
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Where is Northwestern Europe?
When we talk about geography, Northwestern Europe usually includes several countries. These are Great Britain (like England, Scotland, Wales), Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. It also covers Northern France and parts of Germany. Some definitions also add Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. Sometimes, even Switzerland, Finland, and Austria are included. So, it's a pretty big area!
A Look at History and People
During a big historical change called the Reformation, some parts of Northwestern Europe became Protestant. This made them different from other parts of Europe that remained mostly Catholic.
Ancient People and Genes
Scientists have found that people in some parts of Northwest Europe are closely related through their genes. Many of these groups came from ancient people called the Bell Beaker populations. These Bell Beaker people carried genes from an area known as the "steppe." For example, the Bell Beaker people from the lower Rhine region greatly changed the genes of people in Great Britain. They replaced about 90% of the genes from the earlier farming groups who lived there.
See also
- Germanic-speaking Europe
- North Sea Region
- North West Europe campaign
